Uzbekistan vs Colombia: Colombia Win a 3-1 Thriller on Uzbekistan’s Debut
Updated 17 June 2026.
Uzbekistan vs Colombia at World Cup 2026 finished 3-1 to Colombia, with Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz and substitute Jaminton Campaz on the scoresheet, but it was Abbosbek Fayzullaev’s reply that mattered most to the debutants. His 60th-minute header was Uzbekistan’s first-ever World Cup goal, a piece of history Colombia’s superior quality could not erase at a packed Estadio Azteca.
| Match facts | Detail |
|---|---|
| Result | Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia |
| Competition | World Cup 2026, Group K |
| Venue | Estadio Azteca, Mexico City (att. 80,824) |
| Colombia scorers | Muñoz 40′; Díaz 65′; Campaz 90+9′ |
| Uzbekistan scorer | Fayzullaev 60′ |
| Cards | Mojica (Y, 7′), Khusanov (Y, 34′) |
How Colombia held off a spirited Uzbekistan
Daniel Muñoz’s 40th-minute finish gave Colombia the lead they had threatened from the start, and Luis Díaz looked to have settled it with a sharp finish on 65 minutes. Uzbekistan refused to fold, though, pulling one back five minutes earlier through Abbosbek Fayzullaev to keep the contest alive deep into the second half in front of more than 80,000 fans.
Colombia eventually had the last word. Substitute Jaminton Campaz headed home in the ninth minute of stoppage time to make it 3-1 and put a flattering gloss on a result Uzbekistan made far harder than the scoreline suggests.
Fayzullaev writes Uzbekistan into history
Abbosbek Fayzullaev’s header is now a permanent part of World Cup history: Uzbekistan’s first-ever goal at the tournament, scored on their tournament debut against a Colombia side featuring Luis Díaz and James Rodríguez. For a debutant nation many expected to be overwhelmed, it was a statement that they belong on this stage.
What Uzbekistan vs Colombia World Cup 2026 means for Group K
Colombia top Group K after round one on goal difference, while Portugal and DR Congo’s 1-1 draw on the same day means all four sides have a point to show from their openers bar Uzbekistan. Fayzullaev’s goal gives the debutants something to build from against Portugal next. Follow every table on our standings page.
What is next
Both sides return to Group K action, with kick-offs on our fixtures page and goals live on live scores. Catch up on the rest of the day’s Group K and L openers in our June 17 preview hub, revisit our pre-match preview, and see the format, venues and full schedule in our complete World Cup 2026 guide.
Frequently asked questions
What was the score in Uzbekistan vs Colombia?
Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in their World Cup 2026 Group K opener on 17 June at Estadio Azteca, Mexico City.
Who scored Uzbekistan’s first-ever World Cup goal?
Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan’s first goal at a World Cup, heading in on 60 minutes against Colombia.
Who scored Colombia’s goals against Uzbekistan?
Daniel Muñoz opened the scoring on 40 minutes, Luis Díaz added a second on 65 minutes, and substitute Jaminton Campaz sealed it in stoppage time.
Source: 2026 FIFA World Cup Group K.
